Celtics Advance to East Semis, Defeat Magic 120-89

The Boston Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jayson Tatum led the way with 35 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 23 points. The game turned decisively in the third quarter after Orlando’s Paolo Banchero picked up his fifth foul and was benched, enabling Boston to go on a pivotal run and seize control. The Celtics shifted from their typical three-point heavy offense, making no threes in the first half before catching fire in the second, finishing with over 54% shooting from deep. Orlando struggled offensively, particularly after Banchero's exit, and failed to recover despite strong efforts from Franz Wagner. Boston now awaits the winner of the New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons series as they continue their title defense.